EI Institute is based in Nanjing, China. Nanjing is a dynamic and histroically important city that offers international students with access to a variety of entertainment, dinning and commercial districts that enables students to easily adjust to life abroad.
Below are links to useful information pertaining to student life in Nanjing.
Housing
Nanjing Info
International Cuisine
Historical and Cultural Sites
Medical Services
Gyms and Fitness Centers
Housing
Participants will be housed at the foreign students complex on the Hohai University campus.
Accommodations include amenities, heat and air conditioning, and easy access to public transportation.
Nanjing Info
Located in the lower Yangtze River basin and Yangtze River Delta economic zone, Nanjing is one of China's wealthiest and most developed cities. In addition to historical sites, memorials, and museums, Nanjing serves as the capital of Jiangsu province and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture.
Nanjing is developing rapidly with modern highways, skyscrapers, luxury hotels, shopping malls, supermarkets, and a railway system that connects most major cities throughout the country. A sparkling metropolis, with highly-developed economic zones, Nanjing is home to 44 colleges and universities, and a diverse expatriate community.
Surrounded by the river and the mountains, Nanjing offers beautiful scenery, with natural lakes located in the center of the city that are easily accessible to the public, as well as hills covered with evergreens, and numerous historical and cultural sites.
Nanjing has served as a national hub for education, research, transportation, and tourism throughout history. Today, Nanjing is one of the world's fastest growing cities offering amazing opportunities for those interested in a career in the international job market. Taking the new high-speed train, you can get to Shanghai in just one hour and 15 minutes.
International Cuisine
Nanjing is fast becoming a cosmopolitan urban area. There is already a huge variety of foreign food to enjoy when you need a taste from home. Here is a list of restaurants to give you an idea of the variety of choices you will have while living in Nanjing.
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Behind the Wall - Mexican Restaurant and Bar |
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Blue Sky Australian Bar and Grill |
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Ciao Italia Italian Cuisine |
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Finnegans Wake - Irish Restaurant and Bar |
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Ji Ming Temple Vegetarian Restaurant |
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Jimmy's Pizzeria and Bar |
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Secco - German Restaurant and Bar |
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Skyways Bakery Cafe and Bakery |
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Swede and Kraut - European Cuisine |
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Taj Mahal - Indian Cuisine |
Historical and Cultural Sites
Nanjing is one of the great ancient capitals of China, with history dating back nearly 2000 years ago. There are a number of places to explore and visit during your stay in Nanjing.
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Dr. Sun Yatsen Mausoleum National Park and Memorial |
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Fuzi Miao Confucian Temple, Shopping and Traditional Chinese Dining |
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Nanjing Massacre Memorial Historical Site |
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Palace of the Heavenly Kingdom Historical Site |
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Yangtze River Bridge Historical Site |
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Yu Hua Tai Scenic Area |
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Zhong Hua Men Ancient City Gate |
Medical Services
Nanjing has multiple choices for modern, Western medical services. Rest assured that if you do get sick during the program, you will have plenty of places to receive high-quality care in advanced facilities. Although not always necessary, EI Institute staff is available 24-hours to help you communicate with doctors and nurses.
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BenQ Medical Hospital |
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Nanjing International SOS Clinic |
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Dan-De Dental Clinic |
Gyms and Fitness Centers
There are plenty of opportunities to be active and stay fit while living in Nanjing. Beyond the sports facilities, such as gym, soccer field, running track, basketball court and gym open to students at Hohai University, you can choose a private fitness center nearby as well.
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Jinji Liao Fitness Club |
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Vera Fitness Center |
